LINDA: (hearing WILLY outside the bedroom, calls with some trepidation): Willy!
WILLY: It's all right, I came back.
LINDA: Why? What happened? (slight pause). Did something happen, Willy?
WILLY: No, nothing happened.
Arthur Miller, Death of a Salesman
This question is based on Literary Appreciation.
Linda's words above express a feeling of
Linda’s questions "Why? What happened?" and "Did something happen, Willy?" suggest that she is fearful or anxious about the situation. Her reaction shows concern about Willy's well-being and the circumstances that led to his return.
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